Are there any problems with the BMW 320i?

Have you read our Forum announcement? I own a high-mileage (85k) 2009 320i Touring which has been suffering with the dreaded injector coil issue (two changed so far). At the moment it is running fine except the engine management light is coming on every week or so.

What are the most common problems with a used BMW 3 series?

What are the most common problems with a used BMW 3 Series saloon? All of the engines in this generation of the 3 Series use a timing chain rather than a belt, but it’s still worth listening out for any ticking metallic sounds which might stem from a faulty tensioner. That aside, there’s really not a lot to report in terms of common problems.

Is the BMW 320i touring still under warranty?

I own a high-mileage (85k) 2009 320i Touring which has been suffering with the dreaded injector coil issue (two changed so far). At the moment it is running fine except the engine management light is coming on every week or so. It is still under warranty and BMW tell me it is caused by sulphur blocking the catalytic converter.

Are there any problems with the BMW 328i xDrive?

328i xDrive is the car to choose. I bought this car a few years ago and have been driving it everyday since then. Overall there has been very few problems, the only problem I have had was a flat tire and dead battery.

What to do if your BMW 320i has a fault?

If there is a fault, the BMW garage should be able to read it, and tell you the fault code. That would help to confirm the diagnosis. ECU’s do remember how the car way driven, in that they do adjust for driving styles. They re-adjust as well though, so that shouldn’t be an issue now.

Are there any recalls on the 2012 BMW 3 series?

Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2012 BMW 3 Series has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA. View Recalls

What causes high oil consumption on BMW 320i?

The Mazda6 is very good and great for the price but the Mercedes C-Class wagon is a couple of steps further up the ladder and an excellent car if you have the money. The PCV valve and the vacuum pump are the most likely causes of the high oil consumption, and although you say they have been done I would strongly suggest you recheck them.

If possible get the 320d efficient dynamics, its more powerful, more reliable and has the best mileage from all the BMWs cars (45 mpg+). When I bought my 320d I looked at all their engines and 320i seems underpowered and has low mpg. It seems that 320i might develop CCV and vacuum pump failures on higher mileage.

Is the BMW 320i an entry level car?

BMW’s 320i has long been a popular entry-level prestige machine and, with its good looks, build quality, and engineering, it’s not hard to see why. European cars often get a reputation for being unreliable when people used to driving basic Japanese cars don’t take them for a service or drive them like a farm vehicle.

Why does BMW 320i have hard sidewalls?

The BMW suspension has been tuned to run the run flats, which have a hard sidewall that contributes to the overall springing of the car, so fitting a conventional tyre with softer sidewalls will affect that springing and the handling will be altered to a degree. But lots of people have changed to conventional tyres without any trouble.

Is the BMW 320i front wheel drive or all wheel drive?

BMW’s 3-series models are all rear-wheel drive, with the exception of the X-drive all-wheel-drive model. There are no front-wheel drive BMW 320i models. Is the BMW 320i front wheel drive or all wheel drive?

Where can I buy a BMW 3 series 320i?

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Are there any problems with the BMW 320?

We don’t have a lot of complaints on file for the BMW 320 — feel free to add yours here. It’s either not very popular or it’s very, very good. The 2014 BMW 320 has the most overall complaints, & we also rate 2014 as the worst model year ranked on several factors such as repair cost & average mileage when problems occur.

What causes rough idling on a BMW 3 series?

-Rough or poor idling is generally attributed to a dirty idle control valve, or a faulty oxygen sensor. But it can also be traced to the VANOS unit, which can get stuck in the advanced position, requiring a dealership adjustment or replacement.

What causes uncontrollable acceleration on BMW 3 series?

This will occur during the first few hundred miles, characterized by excessive belt noise. -Throttle valve can get stuck on some models, causing uncontrollable acceleration. This affected 1996 E36’s (410,000 units), but other years may also apply.